CUET 2026 Physics Question Paper 1

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1. Two charges +4 μC and +9 μC are separated by a distance of 3 m in vacuum. The electrostatic force between them is (k = 9 × 10^9 N m² C⁻²).

   • A0.018 N
   • B0.036 N
   • C0.054 N
   • D0.072 N

2. Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): In a pure inductive AC circuit, current lags voltage by 90°. Reason (R): An inductor opposes the change in current flowing through it. Choose the correct answer.

   • ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
   • BBoth A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
   • CA is true but R is false
   • DA is false but R is true

3. A resistor of resistance 20 Ω is connected across a 10 V battery. The current flowing through the resistor is

   • A0.2 A
   • B0.5 A
   • C2 A
   • D5 A

4. Match the semiconductor devices in Column I with their functions in Column II. Column I: (A) LED, (B) Zener Diode, (C) Photodiode, (D) Solar Cell. Column II: (I) Voltage Regulation, (II) Light Emission, (III) Light Detection, (IV) Converts Solar Energy into Electrical Energy.

   • AA-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
   • BA-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
   • CA-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
   • DA-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

5. The energy of an electron in the first Bohr orbit of hydrogen atom is −13.6 eV. The energy of the electron in the third orbit is

   • A−1.51 eV
   • B−3.4 eV
   • C−13.6 eV
   • D−0.85 eV

6. Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): Electromagnetic waves can travel through vacuum. Reason (R): Electromagnetic waves consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields. Choose the correct answer.

   • ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
   • BBoth A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
   • CA is true but R is false
   • DA is false but R is true

7. A convex lens has a focal length of 20 cm. An object is placed 30 cm from the lens. The image distance is

   • A60 cm
   • B30 cm
   • C20 cm
   • D15 cm

8. Match the following electromagnetic waves with their applications. Column I: (A) Gamma Rays, (B) X-rays, (C) Microwaves, (D) Radio Waves. Column II: (I) Radar Communication, (II) Cancer Treatment, (III) Medical Imaging, (IV) Broadcasting.

   • AA-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
   • BA-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
   • CA-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
   • DA-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

9. A photon of wavelength 500 nm is incident on a metal surface. The energy of the photon is approximately (h = 6.63 × 10⁻³⁴ J s, c = 3 × 10⁸ m/s).

   • A1.99 × 10⁻¹⁹ J
   • B3.98 × 10⁻¹⁹ J
   • C5.97 × 10⁻¹⁹ J
   • D7.96 × 10⁻¹⁹ J

10. Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): In a nuclear reactor, control rods are used to control the rate of fission reaction. Reason (R): Control rods absorb excess neutrons produced during fission. Choose the correct answer.

    • ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
    • BBoth A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
    • CA is true but R is false
    • DA is false but R is true